Close Call is the 199th One-Punch Man chapter in the Ninjas Arc. This current online edition turns on the Heavenly Ninja Party breaking into the duel between Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash, pulling both rivals into a fight against the group.
Summary
As Sonic and Flash press on with their private match, the Heavenly Ninja Party forces its way into the contest. The intrusion reshapes the encounter, and the two former ninja pupils find themselves drawn into open combat against these senior arrivals rather than against each other.
Key Events
The Heavenly Ninja Party interrupts the duel between Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash. Both fighters are pulled into battle against the ninja group.
Notes
Carrying the title Close Call, this chapter released online on March 13, 2025 with sixteen pages and shows Mizuki on its cover. It corresponds to Chapter 116 of the webcomic. It follows the entry titled The Way You Are Now and precedes Where Is It?. Two earlier reworked editions exist, recorded as the retconned and second retconned versions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One-Punch Man Chapter 199, 'Close Call'?
The Heavenly Ninja Party forces its way into the duel between Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and Flashy Flash, pulling both fighters into a battle against the group rather than each other.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 199 (Online)?
Mizuki is on the cover of this edition of Chapter 199.
When did Chapter 199 (Online) release?
This current online edition released on March 13, 2025 with sixteen pages.
What chapter comes before Chapter 199 (Online)?
Chapter 199 (Online), Close Call, follows Chapter 198 (Online), titled The Way You Are Now.
What chapter follows Chapter 199 (Online)?
Chapter 199 (Online) is followed by Chapter 200 (Online), titled Where Is It?.
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